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Purchase of ICP-MS for Geographical Sciences

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Award

07 Jan 2026 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has completed a selective procurement process for acquiring an ICP-MS, aimed at enhancing its Geographical Sciences department. This procurement, classified under "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment," was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The key procurement phase recorded here is the award stage, with the award being actively published on 7th January 2026. The procurement pertains to the South West region of the United Kingdom, and it includes a contract period from 12th December 2025 to 11th December 2028. The awarded contract was valued at £285,690.68.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the laboratory and precision equipment industry, particularly those proficient in working with academic institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) can find this market open and conducive to demonstrating their capabilities through framework agreements. For businesses focusing on the education and research sectors, such tenders offer an avenue to expand their reputation and client base by engaging with prestigious institutions like the University of Bristol.

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Notice Title

Purchase of ICP-MS for Geographical Sciences

Notice Description

Purchase of ICP-MS for Geographical Sciences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c84f975e-7c91-4311-bc63-621cfe545262
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c20897e5-630c-42a0-887e-8593a5888625
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£285,690 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£285,690 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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